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Sacramento, California

Physician, Radiology, Musculoskeletal (Sacramento, CA)

RadiologyNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$600k-$700k

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Job Description

Opportunity Information

  • Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks to hire a BE/BC Musculoskeletal Radiologist to join our dynamic radiology team in Sacramento, CA.
  • A multimodality musculoskeletal radiology fellowship is required.
  • Musculoskeletal ultrasound abilities including calcium barbotage would be beneficial.
  • No mammography or nighthawk shifts unless desired.
  • Opportunities for practice building in areas of interest exist.
  • Ample opportunity for off-site shifts with a priority placed on work-life balance.
  • Our group model is one of subspecialty expertise coupled with the ability to cover general radiology.
  • Candidates would join a group of 11 musculoskeletal radiology subspecialists.

Qualifications

  • Board certified/Board eligible
  • Join Us and Enjoy

PSLF Eligible

  • Base pay of $600,000* with the opportunity to significantly increase base pay with incentives and internal moonlighting
  • $50k sign-on bonus (paid in 2 parts)*
  • Shareholder track
  • 10 weeks scheduled vacation
  • 4-day average work week
  • Ability to work some shifts from home
  • Subspecialty-structured radiology group
  • Relocation assistance
  • Excellent benefits, including zero-cost medical insurance
  • Award-winning, 100% 401(k) match
  • CME allowance
  • Advanced practice technology, including EPIC
  • A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle

*prorated for FTE

Organization Details

Sutter Medical Group is a successful, 1,500+ member multi-specialty group offering physicians the opportunity to build their practices within a progressive, financially sound, and collaborative organization. SMG is recognized as a Top Performing Physician Group by the Integrated Healthcare Association.

Our members are dedicated to providing the highest quality and most complete health care possible to the people in the communities we serve in the greater Sacramento Valley Area of Amador, Placer, Sacramento, Solano, and Yolo Counties.

Community Information

Sacramento, the capital city of California, offers an exceptional quality of life that makes it a great place to live. One of the standout features of Sacramento is its vibrant food scene.

Known as the "Farm-to-Fork Capital," the city boasts a plethora of restaurants, farmers' markets, and food festivals that celebrate fresh, locally-sourced ingredients.

This culinary richness is complemented by a strong sense of community, where residents enjoy a variety of local events, cultural festivals, and community activities that foster a warm and inclusive atmosphere.

Additionally, Sacramento's strategic location provides easy access to some of California's most popular destinations.

Just a short drive away, you can find yourself in the bustling city of San Francisco, enjoying the world-class wine country of Napa Valley, or experiencing the stunning natural beauty of Lake Tahoe, which offers both winter sports and summer recreational activities.

The city's proximity to diverse landscapes means residents can easily enjoy the snow-capped mountains, scenic coastlines, and lush forests. Sports enthusiasts in Sacramento also have much to cheer about. The city is home to the Sacramento Kings, an NBA team that brings exciting basketball action to the Golden 1 Center.

Moreover, the recent relocation of the Oakland A's to Sacramento has added another layer of excitement for baseball fans. With its rich cultural scene, convenient location, and passionate sports culture, Sacramento truly stands out as a dynamic and desirable place to live.

Equal Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation.

We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will join a subspecialty-structured radiology group to provide musculoskeletal radiology services while maintaining the ability to cover general radiology. The role involves practice building in areas of interest and participating in a collaborative, multi-specialty group environment.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Radiology, Musculoskeletal (Sacramento, CA) at Sutter Health a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Radiology — ranked against 723 active Radiology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Radiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 49 active Radiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% are remote, 53% have no call, 41% require no weekends.

Radiology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 17.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$650k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $587k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Radiologist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 20 employers

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<$655k
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$700k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
44% this job
Sign-on bonus
40% this job
Loan repayment
28% this job
Relocation assistance
24% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.9
Better work-life than 80% of Radiology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 723 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call

Living in Sacramento

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$455k≈ 0.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,056/mo≈ 4% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.7
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Sutter Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sacramento, California
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

PSLF Eligible
$50k sign-on bonus (paid in 2 parts)
Shareholder track
10 weeks scheduled vacation
4-day average work week
Ability to work some shifts from home
Subspecialty-structured radiology group
Relocation assistance